Marvel's Hit-Monkey (2021)

About Marvel's Hit-Monkey

Marvel's Hit-Monkey tells the tale of a wronged Japanese snow monkey, mentored by the ghost of an American assassin, as he slices and dices his way through the Tokyo underworld. This series belongs to the action, comedy, and animation genres and brings a unique blend of superhero and action tropes to audience screens.

Making / Production

This animated series is based on the comic book character by Daniel Way and Dalibor Talajic. It is produced by Marvel Television and animated by the studio Titmouse, which is known for its diverse animation styles. The series is part of Hulu’s slate of animated Marvel series, which includes "M.O.D.O.K." and upcoming releases like "Howard the Duck".

Actors

• George Takei as the voice of Takashi, bringing to life the character with a sense of wisdom and menace.
• Jason Sudeikis as the voice of Bryce, an American assassin's ghost, full of sarcastic humor and guidance for our protagonist.
• Fred Tatasciore gives his voice to Hit-Monkey, communicating a wide range of emotions through non-verbal sounds and mannerisms.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This series is the first Marvel property to feature a monkey as the central character.
• Despite the comedic tones and yes, the lead character being a monkey, "Hit-Monkey" tackles the themes of redemption and vengeance.
• "Hit-Monkey" is a part of a series of standalone series by Hulu and Marvel, with connective tissue between the shows being developed for further continuity.

Quotes

• "Vengeance doesn’t care if you deserve it or not." - Bryce
• "The world is full of monsters. But if I can help it, there will be one less." - Hit-Monkey

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's music has been composed by Daniel Rojas, who has previously worked on various animated TV series.
• The soundtrack blends traditional Japanese music elements with modern pop and rock, creating an eclectic mix to match the show's tone.

As of now, no specific awards have been given to 'Marvel's Hit-Monkey'.